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TOMRA Recycling has announced the appointment of Katrin Fricke as its new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Head of TOMRA Recycling, effective June 1, 2025. Katrin succeeds Dr. Volker Rehrmann, who earlier this year announced his retirement from TOMRA after an exceptional career spanning over two decades with the business. Katrin brings a wealth of...

Recycled materials play a crucial role in global manufacturing supply chains, but many critical components and equipment used by recyclers are only available from international suppliers. The recent trade policies and tariffs that have been implemented by the Trump Administration have created significant challenges for ReMA member companies, particularly those importing recycling equipment, machinery, and...

The 2025 ReMA Safety and Environmental Conference (ReSEC) ran from Monday, July 14, to Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. This year’s conference was co-chaired by David Bestwick of Dominion Nickel Alloys and Rose Sinclair of Casella Springfield Recycling. Jerry Sjogren, ReMA’s Senior Director of Safety, and Holly Brownell, ReMA’s Advocacy and Safety Programs...

On Thursday, July 17, Congressmen Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act. If passed, the bill would establish a targeted investment tax credit to strengthen the U.S. recycling infrastructure and bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce waste sent to landfills and incinerators. “We...

The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) has opened the 2025 Emerging Professionals (EP) Program. Now, in its third year, the program provides professionals who are new to the field of recycling, sustainability, and environmental stewardship with discounted access to NERC’s Conference and Foundations Course, sponsored by their employer organization. EPs gain valuable connections with seasoned industry...